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David Oshinsky reviews the book "A Nearly Normal Life: A Memoir" by Charles L. Mee

Many factors can cause a lack of energy, but people who are willing to confront these obstacles often end up feeling renewed and revitalized. Tips for increasing one's energy level are presented and include get enough sleep, keep stress under control, remain active and eat right

People generally take their ears for granted until something goes wrong with them, in which case they panic. The three most common ear problems, wax buildup, airplane ears, and swimmer's ear, are described

Trying to lose weight quickly for an upcoming movie role, actor [MARTIN LAWRENCE], 34, last week went for a jog in suburban Los Angeles, in 100-degree heat with 40 percent humidity, wearing several layers of clothing. He was found unconscious an hour later with a body temperature of 107 degrees. Suffering from heatstroke, Lawrence remained in a coma for three days, his kidneys barely functioning. Doctors now hope he'll make a complete recovery, without any brain, kidney, or cardiovascular damage. If the body temperature rises to 105 degrees or more - as Martin Lawrence's did - that's heatstroke, the most serious of all illnesses caused by heat. If emergency treatment is not begun within two hours, the person can die. Call 911 if you are concerned about someone with dangerous heat-related symptoms

These margarines are designed specifically to act like drugs by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the gut into the blood, thereby helping people concerned with high cholesterol achieve healthy cholesterol levels. Although the FDA does not allow manufacturers to make such claims, these spreads may also help reduce heart disease. For soup lovers, there is a line of prepared soups fortified with ginseng and St. John's wort to increase brain power and ward off depression. And let's not forget all the new soy-based products which contain large amounts of plant estrogens known as isoflavones. (Researchers say these are responsible for reducing prostate, breast and colon cancer.) Soy also possesses cholesterol-lowering properties that help reduce the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases

Urine therapy, perhaps the most alternative of all alternative medicine and the ultimate of all self-help therapies, has been used as a folk remedy and as part of religious rituals for thousands of years in India, Tibet, Asia and Africa. Long before the arrival of Crest and other popular dentifrices, Pierre Fauchard, considered to be the founder of modern dentistry, recommended in his 1728 text, "The Surgeon Dentist," that toothaches be treated at home by rinsing the mouth every morning and evening withspoonfuls of urine. By the 18th century, many German and French physicians regularly used urine to treat gout, asthma and sciatica. Today, in many parts of the world, cuts and abrasions, jellyfish stings, and animal bites are washed out with the person's own urine. In Cuba, where the U.S. blockade has made medicine hard to come by, urine is often used by the poor as a rub-on moisturizer and drunk daily as a form of self- vaccination against disease and infection

Below Dr. Steven Lamm and Gerald Secor Couzens explain why [Pamela Anderson], 32, who has made headlines around the world because of her recent decision to have her breast implants removed, should be cynical about the idea that [Tommy Lee], currently undergoing periodic drug testing, anger-management sessions and counseling, is likely to reform his violent tendencies.......

Everyone has different sleep requirements. The important thing is to get enough sleep to awaken refreshed and feel alert throughout the day. Lamm discusses some common sleep problems and how to alleviate them

WITH the recent news of high-profile men such as Yankee manager, Joe Torre, actor Charlton Heston, Kansas City Chiefs owner, Lamar Hunt, former Sen.Bob Dole and golfer Arnold Palmer developing prostate cancer, many concerned men (and their partners) want to know what they can do to protect themselves. Soy protein products are widely available and can be purchased at most supermarkets. Traditional sources of soybeans and isoflavones include tofu, bean curd, tempeh, soy milk, miso and soy sauce. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported that there is now enough evidence to show convincingly that tomatoes in many forms, including raw, ketchup, pasta sauce, tomato paste, soup and salsa have prostate cancer fighting abilities

"What's happening to my memory" is one of the most troubling questions for people over 50. Reasons for memory lapses are discussed, and tips for improving memory are offered, along with information on Alzheimer's disease